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BizWire

Welcome to Columbia Business Report’s BizWire section, which features news and briefs about businesses and communities in Columbia and the surrounding area. To submit an item, click here.

Dec 15, 2023

United Way of the Midlands names Jim Lehman 2024 Humanitarian of the Year

Columbia, SC – United Way of the Midlands will honor Jim Lehman as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 22, 2024, at the Pastides Alumni Center. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is given each year to individuals who clearly demonstrate extraordinary leadership in philanthropic and human services. It [...]

Dec 14, 2023

LRADAC announces Mac Caldwell as new Vice President of Clinical Services

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Mac Caldwell has been hired as Vice President of Clinical Services. In his new role, Caldwell will lead LRADAC’s clinical supervision, diagnosis, and treatment programs, along with administrative duties that include gran[...]

Dec 14, 2023

Allen Klump Joins SCMA As VP of Government Relations

Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Allen Klump has joined the organization as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard, President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. “His extensive knowledge of gov[...]

Dec 14, 2023

Outstanding Service Brings Home National Award – Call Experts Earns 15th CAM-X Award of Excellence

Call Experts of Charleston, SC has been honored with the exclusive 2023 Award of Excellence for 15 years. The Award is presented annually by the Canadian Call Management Association (CAM-X), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of call centre services, including telephone answering and message delivery. Call Experts was presented with the Award recently at […]

Dec 13, 2023

Exchange Coordinator at Banker Exchange Elected to Federation of Exchange Accommodators Board of Directors

Banker Exchange is proud to recognize the ongoing contributions of Jamie Kingdom, CES, an Exchange Coordinator with the company, who was elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) in September. The FEA is the national trade association for 1031 exchange practitioners and their professiona[...]

Dec 13, 2023

Midlands leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025

Two Midlands leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025: -Kim Smith, Founder and CEO, Health Evolve Technologies, LLC (Irmo) -Ashely Teasdel, Deputy Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce (Columbia) The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders in South Carolina with a wid[...]

Dec 12, 2023

Call for Applications: Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon 2024 Offers Pro Bono Marketing to Nonprofits

Riggs Partners will hold its 26th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on March 7-8, 2024. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit organizations on a pro bono basis. Riggs Partners encourages South Carolina’s Midlands and[...]

Dec 12, 2023

Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and f[...]

Dec 12, 2023

Williams receives Outstanding Fellow Award

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is proud to announce that Melvin C. Williams, F.SAME, FACEC, Vice President and Senior Associate has been named the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Charleston Post’s 2023 Outstanding Fellow for his leadership and mentorship service. Williams has been a Charleston Post Board Member since[...]

Dec 12, 2023

City of West Columbia Receives Highest Recognition for Financial Reporting for the 32nd Year

West Columbia, SC – For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition […]

Dec 11, 2023

New Book Release: Southern Comfort – Your Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC – Keith Lucas, a renowned author and expert on retirement planning, has released his latest book, “Southern Comfort: Your Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Carolina”. The book is a comprehensive guide for retirees who are looking to settle down in the Palmetto State. South Carolina is a popular d[...]

Dec 11, 2023

Local Architecture Firm LS3P Wins IIDA Awards For SLED Forensics Lab

LS3P Columbia office was honored with two design awards from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas Chapter at the annual DesignWorks Awards event held in Charlotte, NC December 8th. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Forensic Services Laboratory won top prize in the Flooring Design Category and received Honorable Mention in the Government/Institutional […][...]